Krong Siem Reap Trip Overview
This trip will bring you general knowledge about Cambodian history and culture through the highlights: magnificent Angkor temples, and Phnom Penh. Furthermore, we will combine it with a beach relaxation trip at the end of the trip for refreshing yourself after a long discovery.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 days
* Starts: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Krong Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
This trip will bring you general knowledge about Cambodian history and culture through the highlights: magnificent Angkor temples, and Phnom Penh. Furthermore, we will combine it with a beach relaxation trip at the end of the trip for refreshing yourself after a long discovery.
Itinerary
Day 1: Siemreap arrival
Stop At: Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province
Upon arrival, welcome by a tour guide in Siem Reap, transfer to check in hotel. Then visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield. Come back to visit the “Les Artisans d’Angkor – Chantiers Ecole” the Finest Authentic Khmer Arts and Crafts
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Thmey (Killing Fields), Siem Reap Cambodia
Visit Wat Thmei (Killing Field) contains a unique glass-walled stupa containing the bones of victims of the Khmer Rouge. Some of the bones were recovered from a nearby well while others are the remains of soldiers who died on a nearby battlefield
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome dinner with Apsara, the traditional Khmer dance which is not merely dance but also telling a story
Accommodation included: Overnight Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 2: Siemreap – Full day Angkor Complex
Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
explore South Gate of Angkor Thom known as Big Angkor, 3km2 walled and moated royal city and was the last capital of the Angkorian Empire, The famous Bayon Temple was an architectural muddle, in part because it was constructed in a somewhat piecemeal fashion for over a century
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Terrace of the Elephants is an impressive, two and a half meter tall, 300 meter long terrace wall adorned with carved elephants and gradual that spans the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon – huge temple mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom, Royal Palace Area and Phimeanakas – impressive rite and sandstone pyramid
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Terrace of the Leper King, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants, a double terrace wall with deeply carved nag as, demons and other mythological beings
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ta Prohm, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty! Giant trees have grown here for centuries
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
visit Angkor Wat temple, the founder of the temple was Suryavarman II who reigned Cambodia from 1113 to 1152 and built the five towers in the 12th century to dedicate to the Hindu God Vishnu. The plan of the pyramidal conception of the temple combined with spaces, alleys, ditches is an ancient masterpiece of architectural design and construction
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pre Rup, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
visit Pre Rup temple for a romantic sunset view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight Kouprey Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 3: Siemreap – Phnom Penh
Stop At: Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh – the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial styles with French villas and large tree-line sidewalk
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Royal Palace, Sothearos between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh Cambodia
visit the impressive colorful Khmer-style royal palace complex build in 1866 by the Predecessors of King Norodom
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Nearby is Silver pagoda (the emerald Buddha temple), where contain plenty of Buddha Statues decorated and made by gold, diamond, gemstone and silver
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Independence Monument, City Centre, Phnom Penh Cambodia
We will stop at Independence monument and we pass through the river-front park where 4 rivers met at a junction include mystical Mekong
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phnom, Street 96 Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Walk up to sacred hill Phnom Daun Penh – also the name of a pagoda and name of the capital nowadays
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Central Market, Calmette St. 53, Phnom Penh 55555 Cambodia
Last visit Central Market, a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial design and layouts are from French architect Louis Chauchon
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cardamon Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 4: Phnom Penh departure
Stop At: Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
free leisure on own arrangement until time transfer to airport for flight onwards.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
